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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.87, 1,232.10 and 755.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.87, 1,232.10 and 755.19 is: 1,130.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.87 : 1,232.10 = 755.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.87/1,232.10 = 755.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.87x = 1,232.10 × 755.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.87x = 930,469.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 930,469.60/822.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,130.76

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